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How Do I Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview?

Nov 8, 2023

Career coach and TikTok creator Sho Dewan and actor Jack Aschenbach discuss strategies for making a good first impression in a job interview. They emphasize the importance of showcasing personality, being engaging, and establishing rapport. They also provide tips on preparing for interviews, managing nerves, and connecting with interviewers. The podcast explores the use of technology in interviews and touches on mental health support.

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Sho Dewan

Jack Aschenbach

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Quick takeaways

Building rapport and making a good first impression in a job interview can be achieved by finding common ground, engaging in small talk, and mimicking the energy of the interviewer to establish a connection.

Approaching virtual interviews as conversations, preparing talking points, and mimicking the energy of the interviewer can help establish rapport and make connections, even in a virtual setting.

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Building Rapport in Job Interviews

One of the most important aspects of job interviews is making a good first impression and establishing rapport with the interviewer. This can be done by finding common ground, engaging in small talk, and showcasing your personality. Mimicking the energy of the interviewer can help establish a connection. It's important to remember that being authentic doesn't mean being yourself in an interview, but rather showcasing your best self. Practice and repetition can help improve your ability to build rapport and make a good first impression.

Introduction

6min

Strategies for Making a Good First Impression in a Job Interview

1min

Audition Experiences and Tips for Job Interviews

6min

The Importance of Making a Good First Impression in a Job Interview

9min

Various Job Interview Strategies and the Importance of Mental Health Support

5min

So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy?

This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job interview is so important to your success – and how to do it.

Career coach and TikTok creator Sho Dewan helps host Elainy Mata understand how many recruiters think – so you can make the most of your time with them.

Plus, actor Jack Aschenbach shares his tips for approaching a job interview with the mindset and methods that actors use when they audition for roles.

You’ll also learn how to manage your nerves, why it’s important to make a connection with your interviewer right away, and what recruiters are looking for when they interview you.

Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org.

Key topics include: job interviews, job search, career transitions, communication, managing yourself, careers.

More Resources:

· How to Make a Great First Impression (Rebecca Knight)

· Tips for Acing Your First Job Interview (Kelsey Alpaio)

· 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview (The Harvard Business Review Guide)

· How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” (Christine vs. Work)

· Sho Dewan on TikTok (workhap)